Good morning, Harrisburg.

The exterior demolition of the long-vacant William Penn School began this week at Third and Division streets after the school board voted in February to tear down the 100-year-old building.

The six-month project is set to cost $6.5 million and uses excavators and sledgehammers.

Yesterday, two Dauphin County residents conducted a truck watch lasting 24 hours at the roundabout outside the Eagle Hotel in Linglestown during National Roundabouts Weeks to count illegal tractor-trailer entries, supporting calls for enhanced enforcement and safety improvements.

They shared their data with PennDOT and local officials to prompt change.

After an incredible seven-year run, Copper Pub and Grille in Linglestown has been sold and will transfer ownership at 8 p.m. Sept.

27 — a Facebook post thanked loyal customers for their support.

Tröegs Independent Brewing in Derry Township has launched its first distilled spirits — Troegs Original Gin and Troegs Orange Amaro — after months of flavor testing, now available at its tasting room on E.

Hersheypark Drive.

The Edward S. Finkelstein Harrisburg Jewish Film Festival will present a screening of the documentary To Kill a Nazi on Nov.

12 at Beth El Temple. Associate Penn State communications professor Boaz Dvir will introduce the film and answer questions — tickets cost $18 and include a dessert reception.

Emily Lupi, HU's assistant director of Career Services, was chosen to join the 30-member NACE task force for the 2026-27 academic year.

The group will develop a guiding framework and toolkits to build lasting employer partnerships starting July 1.

Governor Shapiro spent about $29 million this summer on ads and party funding — his finance report showed large contributions from unions and key donors as he outspent challenger Stacy Garrity.

His spending set the stage for a strong re-election effort in state races.

Tech experts in the valley urge the government to set clear guardrails as AI tools, like social media managers + executive assistants, expand daily work to ensure human oversight.

They warn that neglecting these safeguards may leave some users behind.

Local pediatricians report rising cases of seasonal allergies, strep throat, colds and hand, foot and mouth disease among children this fall, and they advise parents to keep windows closed and verify vaccinations for pertussis.

Primary Health Network CEO George Garrow is joining forces with Pennsylvania State University and the health department to teach rural clinics how to handle long-term challenges from extreme weather — including health risks like increased overdose deaths.

Researchers stress that extreme floods and wildfire smoke have lasting effects on community well-being.